TV and Movie News (page 1115)

'MythBusters' Hosts Get All-New Competition Show
January 21, 2012 @ 9:38 am PST    MythBusters     Sean Comer    
Let's all find out together just what exactly happens when two mischief-making "MythBusters" aren't crafting the chaos, but instead merely overseeing and evaluating it.

Mitt Romney Likes 'Transformers,' And Other Vague Insults
January 21, 2012 @ 9:35 am PST    Transformers, Clerks, Paranormal Activity, El Mariachi, Desperado, A Nightmare on Elm Street     Sean Comer    
"Oh yeah? Well . . . well . . . you liked 'Transformers'!" It's entirely possible that by the time America decides this November whether Barack Obama gets another four years or the Republican Party has earned another at-bat, that - erm - "insult" will actually become a thing. Film legend Robert Redford on Friday opened the 2012 rendition of the Sundance Film Festival he co-founded, and Entertainment Weekly reports that the admittedly left-leaning actor and filmmaker let things get strange quickly.

Weekend Movie Trailers and Reviews: Tough Girls in 'Haywire' or 'Underworld'
January 20, 2012 @ 5:32 pm PST    Haywire, Underworld Awakening     Andy Neuenschwander    
Two kick-ass women grace the screen at the box office this weekend, with both "Haywire" and "Underworld Awakening" opening nationwide. But which action thriller with a strong female protagonist should you go see? Find out with trailers and reviews of both right here.

Etta James Passes Away at 73, Leaving Musical Legacy Behind
January 20, 2012 @ 3:14 pm PST    The Presidential Inauguration     Andy Neuenschwander    
Legendary singer Etta James passed away today at 73, leaving behind a legacy of incredible music. Many stars, including contemporaries like Beyonce, paid tribute to the late singer today. Read about Etta's life and what today's great musicians had to say about her.

Government Makes Strike Against Megaupload File-Sharing Network
January 20, 2012 @ 10:58 am PST    Dexter     Sean Comer    
Wednesday, the internet's many denizens sent their respective elected representatives a shot across the bow: pass overly broad anti-piracy bills against all testimony warning against them, and do so at your own job security's risk. Thursday, the FBI effectively answered "Oh yeah? Watch this."

'Beauty And The Beast,' 'Sex And The City' And 'Green Arrow' Spin-Offs Get CW Pilot Orders
January 20, 2012 @ 8:46 am PST    Sex and the City, Smallville, Beauty and the Beast     Sean Comer    
Finally, a common thread unites "Sex And The City," a short-lived CBS "Beauty And The Beast" drama and The CW's 10-year favorite "Smallville": pilot orders for shows based off or spinning off these three bygone series have been placed by network execs.

'Parks and Recreation' Season 4, Episode 12 Recap - 'Campaign Ad'
January 20, 2012 @ 8:46 am PST    Parks & Recreation     Andy Neuenschwander    
When Leslie finds herself down 70 points in the polls against her City Council opponent Bobby Newport (Paul Rudd), she must decide whether Ben's attack ad is a good idea or a breach of her own principles. Meanwhile, Andy and April go to the doctor... for a lot of reasons.

'30 Rock' Season 6, Episode 2 Recap - 'Idiots Are People Two!'
January 20, 2012 @ 8:45 am PST    30 Rock     Andy Neuenschwander    
Art imitates like in this episode, as Liz deals with the fallout of Tracy making a bunch of homophobic comments in a stand-up routine. Meanwhile, Jack finds out more about Liz's new boyfriend (James Marsden) and gets in her head about it.

'Jersey Shore' Season 5, Episode 3 Recap - 'Dropping Like Flies'
January 20, 2012 @ 8:44 am PST    Jersey Shore     Andy Neuenschwander    
The Shore crew tries to move on after Vinny's departure in different ways. Pauly and Mike hook up, Deena cries, and Snooki gets stumbling, blackout drunk. Then later, everyone throws a birthday party for Pauly and not for Mike, which puts Mike in a funk.

'American Idol' Season 11, Episode 2 Recap - Pittsburgh's Good and Bad
January 19, 2012 @ 9:21 pm PST    American Idol     Andy Neuenschwander    
Some surprise talent and some clear winners show up to Pittsburgh to show off their pipes for the judges. In fact, this may be the least terrible-singer-filled audition episode of "Idol" yet. People get sent home, sure, but none of them are awful. Find out who made it right here!